254849 Doodle Subscription Year 1 of 3 CS26-275 RQ26*376704

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is requesting quotes for a Doodle Subscription under RQ26*376704, with quotes due September 4, 2026.

This is Year 1 of a three-year initial contract term (CS26-275), with a total contract cost not to exceed $25,000. The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement, extending the maximum total time period to five years from the effective date. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys and participate electronically through the Public Solicitation site. Foreign entities must register with the Alabama Secretary of State; suppliers employing workers in Alabama must maintain E-Verify enrollment and certify compliance with Alabama sales tax registration requirements.

The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on all bids and may request written proof of supplier qualifications, including manufacturer authorization and certificates of insurance. Price escalation requests cannot exceed 5 percent of annual contract costs and require written approval from both parties. All contracts are governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery. The State is exempt from sales tax and maintains the right to cancel for convenience with notice. Disputes shall be resolved through negotiation and non-binding alternative dispute resolution in Montgomery.